Civil Technologist

Electricity Supply Board; Cork, Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy utility is seeking a skilled Civil Technologist in Cork. You will deliver civil engineering designs for high voltage transmission projects, coordinating with teams, and focusing on safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a third level qualification and proficiency in AutoCAD. The role offers a salary range of €48,145 to €56,640 per annum with flexible working options.

Benefits

Progressive hybrid working model

Career development through mentoring

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' civil engineering or planning design experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of substation physical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver conceptual and planning-stage substation designs.
• Coordinate with design teams across engineering disciplines.
• Manage design time and costs to maximize efficiency.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Civil 3D experience

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Understanding of substation design

Education

Third level qualification in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

CAD Vehicle Tracking

Building Information Modelling

Job description

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Join our dedicated team within Engineering and Major Projects delivering specialist civil engineering services for the planning and development of high voltage transmission and distribution assets in the Networks Business. The team specialises in:

• Management of sub-contractors and sub-consultants
• Consultation with planning authorities and state bodies
• Design Safety Management
• Project Scoping, Programming and Commercial Management

You will work within the Site Acquisitions Team, based in Group Property and Security. As a Civil Technologist, you will be responsible for delivering civil engineering designs and coordinate with technical specialists from project inception through planning stage design and submission for electricity infrastructure projects at ESB.

Key Responsiblities

• Deliver conceptual and planning-stage substation designs on schedule, including feasibility studies and site layouts for pipeline projects.
• Coordinate with design teams and contractors across engineering disciplines.
• Help develop standardized layouts and CAD cells.
• Contribute to design risk assessments, constructability reviews, and project risk registers.
• Create procedural documents to support efficient, high-quality workflows.
• Manage design time and costs to maximize efficiency and value in the project pipeline.
• Foster a strong safety culture by demonstrating commitment and accountability.
• Streamline processes using feedback and lessons learned from past projects.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' civil engineering or planning design experience
• Third level qualification or equivalent experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD for substation layouts, elevations, cross-sections, and drainage design
• Solid understanding of substation physical design principles
• Strong work ethic focused on safety, timeliness, quality, and cost
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple prioritiesExcellent technical and communication skills
• Proficient in Civil 3D, CAD Vehicle Tracking/Swept Path Analysis, and Building Information Modelling. Experienced in planning stage design and jurisdictional submissions.
• Holds a full driver’s licence for use in the ROI, access to a car, and the flexibility to travel nationwide.

Reporting to

Team Leader of the Civil Planning Design Team

Location

This position will be based in one of ESB E&MP’s Offices at Dublin Airport or Eastgate, Cork.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

€48,145 to €56,640 per annum.

Closing Date

27th November 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.